SOLO ROUND AND ABOUT
(8 Hours 45 Minutes)

Tour Features

Experience(s)

Culture, History & Arts

Sightseeing

Meals

None

Recommended Ages

All Ages

Activity Level

Easy

Description

Overview

Solo has preserved much of its Javanese character and was a former royal city, home to two royal enclaves; Kasunanan Kingdom and the Mangkunegaran Principality. It is today a bustling economic centre in close proximity to Prambanan Temple. Solo is also the centre of art and education and famous for its batik.

In-Details

Pick up at your Yogyakarta hotel at 08.00 hrs by our Asia World Indonesia Representative and commence a full day of discovering the historical cultural city of Solo. Surakarta or Solo is the second city of the Javanese cultural heartland. Although, smaller than Jogjakarta, Solo is a centre of the arts and home to two Kraton (royal palaces), Kasunanan & Mangkunegaran. Kasunanan, is a large and fascinating complex which easily deserves a half day visit and Mangkunegaran, a more intimate complex blending European elegance with Javanese architecture and with a fascinating display of gold-plated dance ornaments, jewelry and wooden masks. Next browse the Triwindu flea market and Kampung Laweyan the region of batik since the time of the kingdom in 1546 AD, with its exotic grandeur of art that influenced traditional Javanese architecture. In the afternoon direct to Sukuh Erotic Temple, it more resembles the architecture of the Incas Transfer to hotel or to airport for departure.

A fascinating discovery of this charming typically Javanese royal city steeped in culture and tradition.

About Us

Asia World Indonesia is Indonesia’s leading Inbound Tour Operator and Destination Management Company specializing in travel within Indonesia. We organize all activities, sightseeing, tailor-made tours for individual travelers to memorable incentive trips for groups. The team consists of highly experienced individuals and is backed by a dedicated, professional team of tour guides and back office staff. Discover the wondrous delights of Indonesia with Asia World Indonesia.

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Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2016

The staff who were our drivers with Asia World are by far the most friendly, knowledgeable drivers/tour guides I have ever worked with. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. They were very knowledgeable about the area and were so enthusiastic to share their home with us! They went out of their way to be available for us what seemed like 24/7. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with Asia World.

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By: Molly

Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2017

Sonnada in Bali was fantastic. He was an incredible host. Even brought water to us while sitting in the uluwatu temple. He made me feel very much at ease, safe and secure in every interaction. I would highly recommend him for any tour.
The Lombok guide was kind but but I was disappointed when we declined going off course to a batik vendor and he took us there anyway.
One thing that is frustrating overall was how much time is recommended for commuting which is cushioned with time to stop at various vendors and shop. I would prefer to know exact estimates based on current traffic conditions to get places. The more backgrounds and fast routes encouraged.

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